Millions of men and women – and even teens – suffer from back pain, so it’s no wonder there are a lot of misconceptions about what causes it and how to treat it. Here’s a list of some of the most common myths surrounding back and neck pain: • Sit up straight. While good posture...

That’s not to say neck pain didn’t exist before the rise of mobile devices – it certainly did, but it often had more to do with specific workplace habits, injuries or disease like arthritis than neck strain brought on largely by recreational activities. If you’re experiencing neck pain, here’s a quick primer on what you...

Herniated discs are one of the most common causes of back pain and also a common cause of work absences. But even though they’re responsible for a lot of back pain, many people don’t understand what they are, or what causes them. Here’s a quick overview: Your discs are located between your vertebrae, where they provide critical cushioning to...

Spinal stenosis is one of the most common age-related back problems. And it isn’t pleasant. It usually results from years of osteoarthritis, a thickening of the body’s ligaments that connect the bones to the spine and a deterioration of the cushioning between discs in the vertebrae – all of which cause the spinal canal to...

Studies reveal getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your heart, but if you suffer from back pain, you know how difficult that can be to get a good night’s sleep. In fact, one study found almost 60 percent of people with low-back pain suffer sleep disturbances...

Want a fun way to help relieve your back pain? How about playing some video games? No, not the kind that keep you glued to your seat for hours on end; we’re talking about games played on the Nintendo® Wii™, a console that relies on body movements for its motion-related games. Since its introduction, the...